Wyoming Eviction Notice Overview
Wyoming 3-Day Notice - Simple and Direct
Wyoming's 3-day notice under §1-21-1002 is one of the simplest in the country. The notice must be in writing and demand payment or surrender of possession within 3 days. No additional statutory disclosures or tenant rights information is required beyond the basic notice elements.
Wyoming's eviction laws are found in Wyo. Stat. §1-21-1001 et seq. (Forcible Entry and Detainer). For non-payment of rent, §1-21-1002 authorizes a 3-day notice to pay or quit. Wyoming's law is simple and direct: the landlord serves a written 3-day notice, and if the tenant does not pay or vacate, the landlord files in circuit court.
Wyoming is one of the most landlord-friendly states for evictions. There is no rent control, no just-cause eviction requirement, and minimal additional tenant protections beyond the basic notice period. Cheyenne (Laramie County), Casper (Natrona County), and Jackson (Teton County) are the largest rental markets. Circuit courts handle evictions across all 23 counties. The process is consistent and fast statewide.
3 Days
Pay or quit period
$40-$70
Filing fees
Written
Notice required
2-3 wks
Court process
Wyoming Legal Requirements
Wyoming's notice requirements are minimal. The notice must be in writing and clearly communicate the rent owed and the 3-day deadline. There is no mandated form or specific statutory language required.
Required Notice Elements
- Written Notice: Must be in writing
- 3-Day Period: Three days to pay the full rent or vacate
- Rent Amount: State the amount of past-due rent
- Property Address: Identify the rental property
- Tenant Names: Name the tenant(s)
- Landlord Information: Landlord contact details
How to Serve an Eviction Notice in Wyoming
Wyoming allows personal delivery and posting at the premises. Service documentation is needed for the circuit court filing.
Prepare the 3-Day Notice
Complete all fields. Verify the rent amount from your records.
Personal Delivery
Hand deliver the notice to the tenant. Bring a witness.
Post at Premises
If the tenant is not available, post conspicuously at the rental property.
Document Service
Record date, time, and method.
File Forcible Detainer
After 3 days, file in circuit court where the property is located.
Wyoming Eviction Timeline
After the 3-day notice, the landlord files in circuit court. Wyoming courts schedule hearings quickly, often within 3-10 days. The process is among the fastest in the country.
At the hearing, if the landlord prevails, a writ of restitution is issued. The sheriff enforces the writ promptly, often within 24-48 hours.
Total time from notice to lockout averages 2-3 weeks for uncontested cases. This makes Wyoming one of the fastest states for evictions. Contested cases may take 4-6 weeks.
Wyoming Court Fees & Costs
Below are the typical costs associated with the eviction process in Wyoming. Actual fees may vary by county.
| Fee / Cost | Typical Amount |
|---|---|
| Circuit Court Filing | $40 - $70 |
| Service of Summons | $15 - $35 |
| Writ of Restitution | $15 - $30 |
| Attorney Fees (optional) | $300 - $1,000 |
| Sheriff Enforcement | $30 - $75 |
Sample Wyoming Eviction Notice
Below is a preview of the Wyoming-compliant eviction notice.
3-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT
STATE OF WYOMING
Pursuant to Wyo. Stat. §1-21-1002
TO TENANT(S):
Name: [Full Legal Name]
Address: [Wyoming Property Address]
RENT DEMAND:
Past-due rent: $[Amount]
Period: [Month/Year]
NOTICE
You have THREE (3) DAYS from service to pay the full past-due rent of $[Amount] for [Month/Year] or surrender possession of the premises. Failure to comply will result in the filing of a forcible detainer action in circuit court.